Game 2 of the series has proven disastrous for the Golden State Warriors, who fell to the Houston Rockets 109-94. The setback not only ties the series at 1-1 but also sees the Warriors lose Jimmy Butler to a pelvic contusion after a hard fall. An MRI is expected to provide further information on his condition. The fall occurred during a rebound attempt when Butler was undercut by Amen Thompson. Coach Steve Kerr stated that it was not a malicious play, attributing the incident to the physicality of the game.

The Warriors faced additional challenges, with Brandin Podziemski suffering from a stomach illness, which hindered his performance. He finished with zero points in 14 minutes and required IV treatment during halftime. The physicality displayed by the Rockets throughout the game disrupted the Warriors' rhythm. With the series shifting back to Golden State for Game 3, the team is anxiously awaiting updates on Butler's health.